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How to Repaint Numbers & Graduations on a Steel Ruler: Restoring John Walters' Rusted Starrett Ruler
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After finding a rusted old Starrett ruler in a 'Free stuff' pile left by a neighbor, I decided to restore it and repaint the numbers and graduations. First, I placed it in a tray and covered it with a 20% vinegar solution for an hour or so. Then I scraped the ruler with a bread clip and #1000 grit wet-dry sandpaper to polish the surface. After washing and neutralizing the […]The post How to Repaint Numbers & Graduations on a Steel Ruler: Restoring John Walters' Rusted Starrett Ruler appeared first on Popular Woodworking Magazine.
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